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Mexican transgender activist Agnes Torres Sulca found dead

By Vanessa | Published: March 14, 2012

Tweet Thousands gathered in Puebla on Monday. Pic via. *Trigger warning* Terrible news. Mexican trans rights activist Agnes Torres Sulca was found dead outside of her hometown of Puebla last week. Due to evidence of torture before she died, it seems quite clear that it was murder and likely a hate crime. LGBT advocacy organization [...]

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Women in Mexico convicted of homicide for abortions

By Vanessa | Published: July 23, 2010

TweetThe Latin American Herald Tribune brings attention to the reality that exists when abortion is criminalized. Six women are currently serving 25-30 year sentences in Guanajuato, Mexico for having abortions. Their conviction? Homicide. Reproductive justice organization Centro Las Libres has been working to bring attention to Mexico’s criminalization and incarceration of women in attempts to [...]